We’ve all been there—something feels off in a relationship, but it’s hard to put your finger on exactly what’s wrong. Maybe you walk away from conversations feeling guilty or confused, or maybe you ...

Ever felt like you're second-guessing yourself after a chat with someone, wondering why you apologised when you weren't wrong? Manipulation sneaks in slowly like a fog and twists your reality and ...

There are two types of people in the world. a) People who manipulate b) People who get manipulated If you belong to type 'A', you’re shrewdly manipulating type B to get what you want. And if you fall ...

Recent research has analyzed the benefits of manipulation in hopes of teasing out the differences between “harmless” manipulation and “harmful” manipulation. Most social interactions involve some form ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. You might think you can always tell when someone is ...

It's the season of giving, but you likely don't want to be on the receiving end of emotional manipulation during the holidays. This form of manipulation occurs when someone tries to influence your ...

The intersection of past and present relationships often creates intricate emotional landscapes, particularly when ex-wives and new wives share connected lives. Understanding the underlying reasons ...

There are many ways of defining leadership. In his book on situational leadership, Dr. Paul Hersey provides a simple explanation: “Leadership is working with and through others to achieve objectives”.

Many think that manipulation is simply someone treating another person a specific way in order to get the outcome that they want from that person. However, there are many different manipulation ...